“Exploring the Effectiveness of Distraction Techniques for Dementia Patients: A Qualitative Study”

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Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research 
Qualitative research methodologies aim to capture research that cannot be expressed numerically (Research, 2024). There are several research approaches in qualitative research such as action research in which researchers actively pursue an intervention, ethnography uses a holistic approach such as cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions, grounded theory is used to understand decision-making, and problem solving, narrative research is used to evaluate human experiences, and lastly phenomenology is used to understand lived experiences and how they find meaning in their experiences (Research, 2024). Quantitative methodologies use statistics to analyze numerical data gathered by researchers (Research, 2024). Quantitative uses independent and dependent variables, as well as correlational research which compares the relationship between two things, descriptive is used to quantify a variety of factors, experiments are created one being to control and the other is not, as well and using quasi-experimental and surveys (Research, 2024). 
Qualitative or Quantitative 
My topic is the implementation of distraction techniques for dementia patients, which would lean towards being a qualitative study. Qualitative studies require the researcher to interpret data to form ideas. My topic is based on different techniques that can effectively engage this population to prevent or reduce the risk of agitation. A newly diagnosed patient with dementia would have to deal with adjustments and learn how to cope. There are four categories of coping strategies which are the option to keep going and hold on to life as usual, adjusting and adapting to the demands of the disease, accepting the situation, and lastly avoid difficult situations (Helvik, 2021). Once a person accepts that they have dementia, they are more receptive to treatment and different techniques to help them function daily. Distraction techniques can also produce different outcomes when each is applied. By using a qualitative design this group can be evaluated on how they operate effectively in society after these techniques are implemented.